North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.13 MI from Nh RTE 9 · Structure no. 024201000003100
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Road over Granite Lake Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.